Johannesburg - As the South African Style Awards mark their 25th anniversary, individuals who have, in their respective career fields, made an indelible mark and are powerful vehicles of notable style across the country have also been honoured.
An intimate dinner hosted at the Zebra Square Gallery in Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre saw local style icons show up dressed to the nines to celebrate those whose names stood out.
All winners and guests were toasted with Valdo by Vinitalia and received luxurious gifts from Panier des Sens, a brand of French origin that embraces eco-friendly values and is passionate about sustainability.
The dinner was a prelude to the much anticipated and highly acclaimed SA Style Awards ceremony to be held on February 12 next year, with a nod to the international awards season.
From Most Innovative Style to Style Icon, the illustrious winners were announced.
Most Innovative Style winner: acclaimed content creator and businesswoman, Kim Jayde; Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film or TV, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi; Most Stylish Performing Artist in Music, Boity Thulo; Most Stylish Media Personality winner Leanne Manas; Most Stylish Fashion Designer winner Craig Jacobs; Most Stylish Model winner Rosette Ncwana; Most Stylish Business Personality winners Jeff and Teddy Zaki; Most Stylish Couple winners Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana; Most Stylish Changemaker winner Refilwe Modiselle; The Next Big Thing winners were Galaletsang Tshungu, also known as Halle Robinson, and Lebo George Molaolwa, also known as Lebo Molax; the SA Style Awards Achievement in Business Award winner was Lerato Kganyago; and the Style Icon winner was Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse.
Suvasin Moodley, Plascon South Africa's Head of Decorative Marketing, explained the collaboration with the SA Style Awards.
"Plascon South Africa is proud to be part of the SA Style Awards 2022/23. Style is inspired by a palette and variations of hues, making this a perfect collaboration between these two iconic brands, SA Style Awards x Plascon. This year’s winners are each unique in their choice of tones and colour their world with creativity and individuality, acknowledged by the SA Style Awards," said Moodley.
The awards, known to be a stylish showcase of innovation and business, continue to elevate the level of excellence that celebrates style.
Every year, esteemed sponsors and judges nominate their deserving choices across different categories, uniting in a global search for South Africa’s most stylish innovators, creators, and contributors.